TORNADO WARNING

Tornado Warning: Quay, New Mexico

Tornado Warning issued October 25 at 3:38PM MDT until October 25 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM · EXPIRED

The National Weather Service office in Albuquerque, New Mexico issued a Tornado Warning for Quay, New Mexico on Sunday, October 25, 2026. It has expired.

WarningTornado Warning

StatusExpired

TornadoRadar Indicated

Issued byNWS Albuquerque, New Mexico

Area1 area(s)

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What the Weather Service said

At 338 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ragland, or 28 miles south of Tucumcari, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Ragland and Forrest.

What to do

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

What a tornado warning means

A tornado has been seen or is indicated by weather radar. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Mobile homes are not safe.

Watch or warning?

A watch means conditions are right for a hazard to develop: be prepared. A warning means it is happening or about to happen: take action now. Advisories are for less serious hazards that still call for caution.

Did you know?

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